Welcome to CEC Enrollment!
From exceptional middle school educations, to college degrees and other industry credentials for our high school graduates, to unique learning opportunities for homeschool and non-public school students — the Colorado Early Colleges network of tuition-free public charter schools strive to remove barriers in delivering the highest levels of academic success possible to ALL K-12 Colorado students through multiple enrollment options.
• CEC Campus Full-Time Learning | Grades 6-12
• College Partner Learning | Grades 9-12
• Online Learning | Grades 6-12
Our network of TUITION-FREE public charter schools serves Public School and Non-Public School Student Households in Colorado.
To see if CEC is right for your family, please browse our program options and locations by selecting from the tabs below.
COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES HIGH SCHOOLS
CEC has six campus locations serving grades 9-12 in Aurora, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Douglas County North (Englewood), and Windsor, plus, a fully-online learning option with our CEC Online Campus. These campuses offer FULL-TIME enrollment for students to earn High School Diplomas along with tuition-free opportunities to achieve Associate Degrees, Other Industry Credentials, 60+ College Course Credits, and even Bachelor’s Degrees for ambitious students through our Accredited College Partners.
CEC also has a College Direct option for 9-12 grade students available through our Douglas County North campus, and the Westminster Satellite Office of our Fort Collins campus. College Direct offers FULL-TIME enrollment for students to attend classes directly on the campus of one of our Accredited College Partners and have the ability to earn an Associate Degree, Other Industry Credentials, or 60+ College Course Credits while simultaneously completing CEC High School Graduation Requirements.
Our CEC high school campus locations, our fully-online campus, and our College Direct locations also offer enrollment for homeschool and non-public school students to complete core, lab, elective, and college courses to supplement their curriculum by attending class on a CEC campus, our online campus, or on the campus of one of our Accredited College Partners.
We invite you to learn more by attending an Informational Meeting. Choose a school below and select dates and times to RSVP today!
CEC Douglas County North College Direct
COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES MIDDLE SCHOOLS
CEC has three campus locations serving grades 6-8 in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Windsor, plus a fully online learning option with our CEC Online Campus. These campuses offer FULL-TIME enrollment for students to receive an exceptional middle school education, including our Elevate curriculum, to better prepare them for their high school, college, and career education.
Our middle school campus options also offer enrollment for homeschool and non-public school students to complete core, lab, and elective courses, supplementing their curriculum by attending classes on campus or online.
We invite you to learn more by attending an Informational Meeting. Select a school below and choose your preferred dates and times to RSVP today!
COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES OPTIONS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
ON-CAMPUS PART-TIME
Colorado Early Colleges offers part-time enrollment for homeschool students in grades 6-12 to complete core, lab, and elective courses to supplement their homeschool curriculum. In addition, high school students have access to college courses offered by our Accredited College Partners. If you would like to learn more about this option, click ‘Request More Info’ to contact a CEC Representative.
ON-CAMPUS HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT
CEC also offers a unique, tuition-free enrichment opportunity for homeschool families through our CEC Colorado Springs or CEC Windsor Homeschool Academies. Students can attend elective classes one day per week. Enroll below or click on the button to learn more.
CEC ONLINE CAMPUS 6-12
Our CEC Online Campus offers part-time enrollment for homeschool students in grades 6-12 to complete core, lab, and elective courses to supplement their homeschool curriculum. Click on Go to CEC Online Campus to learn more.
COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES ONLINE LEARNING
CEC Online Campus 6-12 (CECOLC) is a tuition-free, fully online learning option available to ALL 6-12 grade students living in metro and rural Colorado, offering enrollment for homeschool families.
CECOLC provides the same great support and skill-based programming for 6-12 grades students as our on-campus students experience in our middle school and high school campuses. Students can work on-pace or accelerated to earn their high school diploma along with Associate Degrees, Other Industry Credentials, 60+ College Course Credits, and even Bachelor’s Degrees for ambitious students through our Accredited College Partners for zero cost.
We invite you to learn more by attending an online Informational Meeting. Choose a school below and select dates and times to RSVP today!
WE BELIEVE EDUCATION SHOULD EMPOWER OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN CAREER AND LIFE. THAT BEGINS RIGHT HERE.
FOUR-STEP PROCESS TO ENROLL IN A CEC SCHOOL OR PROGRAM
1. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
An Application must be completed by a Parent or Guardian for ALL incoming Students to our schools. Click on ENROLL 2025-26 to complete and submit the application form online.
2. ACCEPTANCE
CEC will process your Application and send you an Acceptance Email containing instructions for activating your CEC Parent Portal account and a LINK FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION.
3. ONLINE REGISTRATION
Various REGISTRATION FORMS must be completed by a Parent or Guardian for ALL enrolling students. When these forms have been completed, CEC will review them, then send you a Confirmation Email. This email will provide you with information for:
• Placement Testing
• Course Advising
• School Welcome
4. CONNECT WITH SCHOOL STAFF
Following the instructions in the Confirmation Email will connect you directly with school staff members who will ensure that the student is scheduled into appropriate classes and is ready for the first day of school.
Title IX & Non-Discrimination
Colorado Early Colleges is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity and prevention of harassment in all of its practices. As a public entity and an employer, CEC is bound by a set of state and Federal laws regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. CEC prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment against individuals on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
For more information, visit our Title IX & Non-Discrimination page.
Would you like a CEC Representative to Contact You?
We understand the search for the right school is a personal experience that can be intimidating. We are dedicated to helping families understand our process and to provide support from your initial decision to apply for enrollment all the way to your first advising session. Please complete and submit the fields below and a CEC Representative will contact you to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
